Colombia JEP Charges a Former Ecopetrol Security Chief
The Colombia JEP has charged twelve people over the paramilitary takeover of Barrancabermeja, including the former head of security at...
September 5, 2026Section
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Latin America news in English from The Rio Times — daily coverage of politics, economy and culture across the region.
Venezuela Inflation Slows Sharply in August, the Central Bank Says
Venezuela inflation fell to 8.9 percent in August from 19.9 percent in July, the central bank said. The twelve-month rate...
September 5, 2026
Mexico Markets: IPC & the Peso — September 5, 2026
Mexico IPC: mexico's S&P/BMV IPC closed up 0.85% at 65,436.16 on September 4, with the peso firming. Cemex and Bolsa...
September 5, 2026
Chile Markets: IPSA & the Peso — September 5, 2026
Chile IPSA: chile stocks fell as the IPSA dropped 1.14% to 11,315.26, with SQM and retailers sliding while the peso...
September 5, 2026
Panama Canal Draft Limit Holds as the October Cut Is Shelved
The Panama Canal draft limit stays at 48 feet after the authority shelved a deeper October cut. Transit slots are...
September 5, 2026
Argentina Markets: Merval & the Peso — September 5, 2026
Argentina's Merval stock index slipped 0.29% to 3,049,121 as bank shares led declines, while the peso held near 1,508 per...
September 5, 2026
Peru Mining Exports Are Booming, but Not by the Number Going Around
Peru mining exports reached US$42.2 billion in the first half of 2026, up 56 percent. A figure of US$109.4 billion...
September 5, 2026
Mexico Federal Deputy Found Dead in Veracruz, Cause Not Stated
A Mexico federal deputy, Zenyazen Escobar of Morena, was found dead in Veracruz on Friday. Officials have not said how...
September 5, 2026
Bolivia IMF Deal: Where the Seven Billion Dollar Figure Comes From
The Bolivia IMF deal before Congress is worth US$1.9 billion. President Paz talks about seven billion. Both numbers are real...
September 5, 2026